7. If nonconforming product occurs as a result of supplier’s services, the supplier shall notify the organization in order to make applicable arrangements for the nonconforming product.

8. If supplier makes any changes to its processes that would affect product or service purchased by the organization, they shall be notified prior to the change.

9. Supplier shall also notify the organization of any changes to facility location, movement of subcontracted services from one supplier to another and changes in management.

10. The organization, their customer and/or regulatory authorities shall have the right of access to all applicable areas of all facilities, at any level of the supply chain, involved in the order and to all applicable records.

11. If supplier needs to subcontract any part of the order to another supplier, all required information shall be flowed down to the subcontractor, including any key characteristics, if applicable. Subcontract work shall not be allowed unless prior approval is obtained by the organization.

12. Suppliers shall retain records in accordance with AS9100 for a minimum of 10 years or as noted. Suppliers are to contact Buffco before destroying any records.

13. Suppliers are required to prevent the use of counterfeit parts in accordance with AS9100.

14. Suppliers and their employees should be aware of the importance of ethical behavior.

15. Suppliers should be aware of their contribution to product or service conformity.

16. Suppliers and their employees should be aware of the importance of product safety.